Denis Potvin is a Canadian NHL Hall of Fame defenseman who was born on October 23, 1953 in Ottawa, Canada. He was selected first overall by the New York Islanders in 1973 and went on to help lead the team to four consecutive Stanley Cup Championships from 1980 to 1983. Potvin's impressive career has earned him a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)
About
NHL Hall of Fame defenseman who was selected first overall by the New York Islanders in 1973. He helped lead the Islanders to four straight Stanley Cup Championships from 1980 to 1983.
Before Fame
He was an outstanding junior hockey player with the Ottawa 67's.
Trivia
After retiring from hockey, he went into broadcasting the game for the Ottawa Senators.
Family Life
He grew up in Hull, Quebec Province, Canada.
Associated With
He was seen as the next Bobby Orr when drafted by the Islanders.